Keeping Dream Alive military donation drive

By Greg Ellison (Oct. 1, 2020) Renamed but not repurposed, the “Keeping the Dream Alive” donation drive for active military personnel that takes place in Ocean Pines on Wednesdays during October c...

GM updates work in progress

By Greg Ellison Viola says admin. pursuing reimbursement from SBA on virus-related expenses (Oct. 1, 2020) OPA General Manager John Viola this week provided updates on a  number of projects and proce...

McMullen, Underkoffler work to bolster OP racquet sports

By Greg Ellison (Oct. 1, 2020) Since partnering late last year to manage the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, Tim McMullen and Terry Underkoffler have championed proposed court expansions and l...

OP Sports Core Pool plans for expansion moves closer

(Oct. 1, 2020) Plans are firming up for a frequently discussed room addition at the Ocean Pines Sports Core Pool. Ocean Pines Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips said the co...

Hazmat team summoned to Ocean Pines

By Greg Ellison (Oct. 1, 2020) What began as a welfare check at a residence in Ocean Pines on Sunday afternoon grew into a three-hour response involving multiple agencies, including the Worcester Coun...

Berlin council candidates discuss goals

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) The candidates running for Berlin Town Council provide their opinions and plans to improve the town’s finances and transparency with the community before ...

Berlin will seek FEMA grants for stormwater work

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Berlin is seeking grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for future stormwater projects at Nelson Street, Franklin Avenue and Pine Stree...

Students participate in pageants

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Aminah White and MaryAnn Catherine Rutzler strive to bring positive change in their Worcester County communities as they participate in national pageants. A...

Grant sought to demolish building

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Berlin could be looking at no cost to demolish the buildings at Heron Park on Old Ocean City Boulevard. “Potentially, there’s $500,000 in grant money ou...

Council Votes 4-3 To Lift Boardwalk Mask Requirement In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — The majority of the Ocean City Council voted not to extend the Boardwalk mask requirement for another 30 days, but the mayor’s declaration of a state of emergency will remain...